"Today, you will find a way to announce your resignation, and I will make sure my man takes over your position temporarily. And remember, never think of challenging me, or your end will only be worse! And I want to see news of your refusal on national television by noon, or else you will lose more than you have now... for example, your life. Do you understand?" Patricio called the president and ordered over the phone. "You still have three hours to prepare everything, so don't make these three hours the last hours of your life!"
After Patricio Roberts vented everything, each syllable mixed with resentment, he hung up the phone, not giving the president a chance to explain.
As soon as the president hung up the phone, a chill spread through his body as if he were sitting inside an icebox. The collective pressure of the past week had drained the color from his face, and his movements were mechanical. He sat expressionless, not knowing what to do.
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